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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Manga inji (Mango ginger) pickle

We're already more than half way through the first month of a new year. 2009 has so far been a year of change for me. After lots and lots and then some more thought, I am finally back to work. That's what's kept me away from blogging for the last few weeks. So, here's wishing all my blogger buddies a Very belated but Happy New Year.My first post of this year is something very, very simple to make if you have the ingredients handy and every bite will bring with it a burst of flavours from the ingredients. Two of the ingredients that I've used here - the mango ginger and the peppercorns are from my parents' garden. Manga inji or mango ginger, for those who are not familiar with it is a rhizome that looks like ginger but smells like raw mangoes when you cut it.

What you need:Mango ginger -1/2 cups,washed, skinned and chopped into small piecesGreen pepper corns - 1 tbsp washed, dried and destalkedLemon - 1 , cut into small pieces or juice of a lemonSalt(The quantities are approximate and can be adjusted according to your taste)Mix all the ingredients together. See, didn't I say it is easy???

It can be eaten immediately and if refrigerated, stays good for upto 2 weeks.

I'm a big fan of inji manga. I still remember the surprise when I first tasted it! We make manga inji pickle like this, and add a green chillie & mustard seasonings. I really liked the idea of adding green pepper! Thats another item I am very fond of! Wish you all the best for your work. We long to give up and be free, but after a few days, it becomes difficult to stay away from work, besides the obvious advantages!

Its been a long time sicne I have even seen a mango ginger. back home, m mom frew it in the garden & it was such a treat to eat chutneys and pickles in winter... when we did not have mangoes.. memories...Soma(www.ecurry.com)

Manga inji is something we love, though we make it a bit different. I also like the green peppercorn pickle which we make as you have done this pickle.I haven't tried mangainji and peppercorns to gether though. Must be lovely.

Thx for stopping by nithya.Cham, post your recipe soon, will ya?Notyet, thx.Sowmya, yes, Iam - finally....after months of pondering over it. Thx.J - my daughter has adjusted pretty well to it. I am the one who was initially plagued with a lot of mommy guilt but Iam OK now too.

Dibs, thx. Mustard seasoning on top of this sounds good. I might try that next time.Priya, want me to send you some?HC, thx.Sra, thx. I didn't know this recipe was that well known. I though it is just something that my MIL made up on her own.Soma, food brings on so many memories, doesn't it?

Aparna, you should try it. It really is a fiery combo.Cynthia, not mango, but mango ginger. It looks a lot like ginger.Bindiya, this truly is one of the simplest pickle recipes I've come across.Trupti, thx for stopping by.

Harini, I so love that pickle on your blog. Droo....ooling.Vani, thx. Am doing OK. My daughter's fine....growing up fast. Her third bday is coming up soon.DK - yeah, cute and fiery :-))Aqua - thx for stopping by.Ramya, thx. What did u make with it?

Hi,Just stopped by to ask a doubt.I have seen a rhizome at a chinese market close by and when i asked them they said it was young ginger.It did not strongly smell of mango though,just a wee bit.Could that be maanga ingi?

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